This sxplains why all the Dakota R/T wrecks usually leave the driver with
minor injuries, no matter how the crash.
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: Sean Bruckman <bruckman@urisp.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: DML: 97-01 Dakota Crash test poor
> Because static crash testing is B.S.
>
> The big difference in this case is the fact they had a 3.9L 2wd dakota for
> the one test and a 5.2L 4wd durango in that test. The bigger engine
> obviously making the difference by increasing the structural integrity of
> the vehicle. The transfer case, half-shafts, upgraded suspension and
larger
> wheels and tires had a beneficial effect as well i bet you. Any guys out
> there with a 4x4 and/or a V8 can rest assured that you would probably do
> better than the durango even because there is less momentum to overcome in
a
> truck as well. Even v6 folks can be confident they are safer in a dakota
> than any other small-mid size truck.
>
> Sean Bruckman
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Walter Felix" <walt_felix@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 03, 2000 8:23 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: 97-01 Dakota Crash test poor
>
>
> Why did the Dakota they tested, score so poorly, yet the Durango they
> tested, did well with simular damage?
>
> Walt Felix
> 88½ Dakota Sport 4x4, 2000 Ram 1500 QuadCab Sport 4x4 and a 67 Barracuda
> Coupe 340/4Speed
> Walt@Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
> http://WWW.MoparsinMotion.COM
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 12:39:39 -0500
> From: "Ryan Stewart" <firebird@kymtnnet.org>
> Subject: Re: DML: 97-01 Dakota Crash test poor
>
> I've seen all the poor crash tests, but with the numerous amounts of
wrecks
> on the RTML, and people coming and writing about the wrecks hours later, I
> just think the tests can't be realistic.........
>
> - -Ryan
> 99 DA RC R/T
>
>
>
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: <SEMIHEMI01@aol.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2000 11:34 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: 97-01 Dakota Crash test poor
>
>
> > The key is don't be in a crash... Noticed the used a 1998 Dak.
> >
> > SEMIHEMI01 (Bill C.) 2001 QC, 4.7L, 5spd. 3.55 LSD, K-N + Cool-Air,
> SilBlades,
> > 10w-30 MOBIL 1, 180 T'STAT, GIBSON 3" Single Side-Swept cat-back,
G-TECH,
> > <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/semihemi01/">"THE DAK"</A>
> >
>
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